Find out how popular the last name Sebag is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sebag.

Sebag, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sebag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sebag in America

Sebag is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sebag surname appeared 118 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sebag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sebag to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Sebag

The surname SEBAG has its origins in the Sephardic Jewish communities of Spain and Portugal during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Hebrew word "shavat," meaning "staff" or "tribe," suggesting that the name may have originally referred to a person's membership in a particular Jewish tribe or clan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SEBAG surname can be found in the Inquisition records of Spain from the late 15th century. During this period, many Jews were forced to convert to Christianity or face expulsion from the Iberian Peninsula. Some of those who converted, known as "conversos," adopted new Spanish surnames, including SEBAG.

In the 16th century, following the expulsion of Jews from Spain and Portugal, many Sephardic families sought refuge in other parts of Europe and the Mediterranean region. This diaspora led to the spread of the SEBAG surname across various countries, including Italy, France, and the Ottoman Empire.

One notable bearer of the SEBAG surname was Rabbi Isaac Sebag (1590-1657), a prominent Talmudic scholar and kabbalist who lived in Livorno, Italy. He authored several influential works on Jewish law and mysticism.

Another historical figure was Abraham Sebag (1723-1804), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist from Livorno. He was instrumental in establishing Jewish communities in various parts of the Mediterranean and supported numerous charitable causes.

In the 19th century, the SEBAG surname can be found in records from the Algerian city of Oran, which was home to a significant Sephardic Jewish population. One notable individual from this period was Jacob Sebag (1830-1901), a successful businessman and community leader.

The name SEBAG also appears in records from the island of Rhodes, which was part of the Ottoman Empire until the early 20th century. One prominent individual was Raphael Sebag (1858-1936), a respected rabbi and scholar who played a crucial role in preserving the island's Sephardic Jewish heritage.

Throughout its history, the SEBAG surname has undergone various spellings and variations, such as Sabag, Sebagh, and Sebac, reflecting the diverse regions and languages in which it has been used.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sebag

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sebag.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sebag was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Sebag has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sebag was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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